H. W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS. 



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the «§t RDTA BAGAS 



AN EMINENT authority on agriculture never 

 made a more truthful statemeut than when 

 he said: "As compared with hay at $10 to $15 

 per ton, I prefer Ruta Bagas at $5 per ton." An 

 average yield of 20 to 30 tons to the acre is 

 common. 



Are you aware that Ruta Bagas, or Swedish Turnips, are 

 among the most valuable root crops? 



BUCKBEE/S GIANT. 



Prize winner everywhere. This magnificent Ruta Baga, which 1 first 

 offerel in 1890, is unquestionably the most profitable of all Swede turnips 

 us well as the hardiest, heaviest, best shaped and by far the most productive, 

 a yield of 1,000 bushels per acre and over, under careful cultivation, being 

 of frequent occurrence. Bulbs are somewhat oval in shape, slightly oblong 

 and remain sound and good indefinitely, Flesh is of a beautiful yellow color, 

 always sweet, tender, juicy and nutritious. The finest of all Swedes, and » 

 variety that should be sown in preference to all others. Mr. H. R. Kimball 

 writes" "Have used P.uckbee's Giant Ruta Bagas for a number of years. 

 Find II is the best I have tried. In shape, size and uniformity of growth 

 is away ahead of anvtbing else." Pkt, 5c: oz. 8c; 2 oz. 12c; l /t lb. 20c: 

 \'z lb. 35e.; lb. 60c. 



New Monarch, or Elephant 



The form of this distinct, new Ruta Eaga is well showa in the illustra 

 tioD. It is very popular in England and is certainly a grand variety; claimed 

 to yield larger roots and more to an acre than any other sort. Proauces 

 large, oval-shaped mots, with small necks; relatively small tops. Skin 

 dark purple above ground, yellow below. Flesh rich yellow, fine grained; of 

 best quality. Is easy to harvest. Can be grown at less cost than others. 

 Pkt. 3c; oz. 6c; 2 oz. 9c; y 4 lb. 12c; Y 2 lb. 20c; lb. 35c. 



Improved Purple Top Yellow 



This magnificent Swede is the result of judicious selection; very hardy, 

 productive and nutritious. A large, purple top, jellow variety. Shape 

 sligbtlv oblong. Produces heavy weight per acre. Sweet and good keeper. 

 Pkt. 3c; oz. 6c; 2 oz. 9c; % lb. 12c '/ 2 lb. 20c; lb. 35c. 



Buckbee's Mammoth White Russian 



Ore of the grandest sorts. Grows very large with single tap root, small 

 lop. short neck. Strong constitution- certain cropper. Will stand hardest 

 winters. Produces a very heavy weight per acre. Keeps sound till late 

 spring. The best Ruta Baga in cultivation. Pkt. 4c; oz. 7c; 2 oz, 12c: 

 >A lb. 18c; '/ 2 lb. 30c; lb. 50c. 



A Blind Man Can See the Profit. 



No crop is more valuable for stock feeding or finds a quicker sale tn our 

 markets. If you want to bring quick money returns. GROW BUCKBEL'S 

 PRIZE WINNING RUTA BAGAS. Don't wait until the last minute before 

 ordering your seed supply. 



ORDER TODAY 



And have your seeds on hand for planting when the 

 time comes. Sow the seed about a month earlier than 

 the varieties on the preceding page. They should be 

 sown on ground enriched with well-rotted manure, in 

 drills; rows 2% feet apart and thinned to (i to 

 inches apart in the row. Keep the weeds thoroughly 

 in cheek with the hoe or cultivator, and when the roots 

 have gfiown full size and before hard-freezing weather, 

 cut off tops and store in a root cellar or pit. They are 

 sometimes sown broadcast and let take their chances 

 with the weeds and bugs, but this method is only suc- 

 cessful on new clearing on which there is no weed seed. 



If you are 

 quoted lower 

 prices by any 

 Reliable Seed 

 Grower, wrife 

 me. 



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